Duke vs. Yale Prediction – Who’s Got Next
Duke vs. Yale prediction and preview. Who’s Got Next analyzes the NCAA Tournament’s second round matchup between the Blue Devils and Bulldogs.
Duke vs. Yale prediction and preview. Who’s Got Next analyzes the NCAA Tournament’s second round matchup between the Blue Devils and Bulldogs.
How They Got Here
No. 4 Duke beat No. 13 UNCW 93-85; No. 12 Yale beat No. 5 Baylor 79-75
Why Duke Will Win
Marshall Plumlee had a field day during the first round vs. UNCW, but that came because he was the biggest guy on the court. He needs to fill that same role in the second round, and when Plumlee is an active part of Duke’s attack, they are tough to stop. Grayson Allen and Brandon Ingram can fill up the box score by scoring inside and out, but Duke is at its best when it finds a third option, and Plumlee needs to be that guy vs. Yale The Blue Devils also need to crank up the defense to get to the Sweet 16.
Why Yale Will Win
Duke has looked vulnerable—and UNC Wilmington made the Blue Devils sweat in the first round—and the Bulldogs are playing with house money at this point. Guard Makai Mason opened eyes during Yale’s upset win over Baylor, but he isn’t a one-game wonder. He can score from the perimeter and plays smart basketball on both ends. The key for the Bulldogs will be controlling Brandon Ingram, whose athleticism will create problems for Yale. Getting him in early foul trouble is critical.
Duke vs. Yale Prediction
The Blue Devils unquestionably have the best talent, but Duke has been sloppy with the ball and aren’t the disciplined team we’ve come to know this year. That said, Yale simply doesn’t have the horses to hang with the Blue Devils, and look for Grayson Allen to have a huge game.
Duke vs. Yale Final Score Prediction: Duke 73, Yale 61
